Kidney stones and summer, are they related

Kidney stones that are also called as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis are the hard deposits that are formed inside the kidneys these deposits are generally made up of minerals and salts. There are several reasons and causes that can cause kidney stones, diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions and certain use of supplements are the most common reasons. Kidney stones are effective and can affect any part of the urinary tract that is from the kidneys to the bladder.

There are basically four types of kidney stones that is formed inside the body calcium oxide , uric acid, struvite, and cystine. After the kidney stone is formed it makes day in the kidney or can travel down to the urinary tract into the urethra, sometimes the tiny stones that is present move outside the body in the urine without causing any effective pain, but when the stones does not move it can cause back up urine in the kidney which can cause excessive pain.

Symptoms of kidney stones:-

Some of the kidney stones are as small as a grain while others are as large as a pebble, decides of the kidney stone depends on the severity and time. It's a general rule the larger the size of the stone will be the more noticeable the symptoms will be, some of the most common symptoms of kidney stones are-

  • Severe pain in lower back
  • Blood in the urine while urination
  • Stomach pain that won't go away
  • Fever and chills
  • Bad odour Of urine
  • Vomiting and nausea
  • Dysuria
  • Pain in the lower abdominal region
Kidney stones and summer:-

The summer season is also called as the kidney stone season, even in the summer season doctors see an increase in the kidney stone cases when the weather warms up. Kidney stones are basically solid and are often irregularly shaped formations that are made up of acid, salts and minerals. Kidney stones can travel into the Ureter, ureter is the tube that connects kidney and urinary bladder, this can cause extreme lower back pain and groin Discomfort.

Most of the people during the summer season come along with the same kind of complaint that is usually a sign of stone getting removed, what is the reason behind this well about 80% of the kidney stones are free dominantly based off calcium, There are many studies that show the body appear to produce more calcium in the urine during the summer season, having too much calcium in the urine can lead to increase in the chances of kidney stones.

And especially during the summer season heat humidity and dehydration or lack of proper hydration these are some of the factors that lead to higher prevalence of kidney stones. The most dominant reason that comes along is the amount of water we take in and use.

Causes :-
  • Heat-related dehydration:- Inadequate daily water intake and extreme sweat can cause dehydration and associated kidney stone risks. Specifically, individuals residing in hot regions or dry climatic conditions are higher risk groups.
  • Age:- Commonly, kidney stones impact older mid-age groups due to calcium accumulation. However, recent lifestyle causes, including obesity amongst the younger population, have widened risks across age groups.
  • Diet:- High protein, salt, and sugar intake can increase kidney stone risk. Particularly, excess salt raises calcium levels for the kidneys to filter, which increases the risk of forming stones.
  • Excess weight:- Excess body weight/mass and obesity can cause kidney stones.
  • Pre-existing medical conditions:- Certain medical conditions and surgeries raise risks. Namely, digestive disorders like chronic diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease or gastric bypass surgery. These conditions alter the digestive process, impacting calcium and water absorption, which increases stone-forming substances in the urine. Similarly, patients with regular urinary tract infections, hyperparathyroidism, cystinuria or renal tubular acidosis are at risk. Certain dietary supplements, including vitamin C, calcium-based antacids, laxatives, or depression and migraine medications, raise certain risks.

Dr. Surabh Chipde is one of the best doctors for kidney stone treatment in Indore at very low cost. If you are suffering from urinary tract infection, then book an appointment with the best urologist in Indore. Call now us at 8226051989, +91-7389501402 and online visit  https://www.drchipdeurologist.com/ for more information. 





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